Black Psychologists Are Absent In Public Schools
Psychologist Dr. Jameca Woody Cooper says “school districts need to seek out psychologists who can attend to their student’s needs.”
Shopping for ACA Health Insurance? Here’s What’s New This Year
Consumers may find relief in some key changes made by Congress and the Biden administration, although other issues remain unsettled.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month Brings Treatment Options To Forefront In Black Community
By Sherri Kolad, Michigan Chronicle
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Black women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer than White women,...
Are Churches The Key To Ending The Black Overdose Crisis?
Black folks seeking recovery from drugs and alcohol haven’t always had access to adequate care. Now doctors, churches, and online communities are rising up to help.
Texas, Battling Teen Pregnancy, Recasts Sex Education Standards
This fall, school districts across Texas are marking a shift to what educators call an “abstinence-plus” curriculum — the first time the state has revised its standards for sexual health education in more than 20 years.
Black Men Are Still Disproportionately Affected By Prostate Cancer – It’s Time To Act
Understanding risk factors, staying up to date on primary care for early detection, and knowing treatment options can help limit disparities.
Black And Breastfeeding: A Lactation Specialist On Helping More Women Do It
Certified breastfeeding specialist, Sterling Grey-Simmons, overcame miseducation and lack of medical care — and now she’s out to help others.
Why These Five Diseases Disproportionately Affect The Black Community– And How To Avoid Them
When asked about the top five conditions that disproportionately affect the Black community, Crews listed, in no particular order, a range of cardiovascular disorders.
How To Stay Cool Without Air Conditioning
Whether you're without power, enduring extreme heat or trying to save money, there are ways to feel comfortable without artificial cooling.
FDA Advisers To Consider Whether Omicron-Specific Coronavirus Vaccines Are Needed
The United States is preparing for the possible need to update its Covid-19 vaccines.
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A Timeline Of Nolan Wells’ Disappearance, Death And The Unfolding Investigation
Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who died on a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is the subject of an ongoing investigation into the events leading up to his death, with his family pressing for transparency and answers.
